The Global Finance Graduate programme is developing the next generation of finance leaders in Novo
The Global Finance Graduate Programme is designed to develop the next generation of finance leaders. With three rotations in various finance functions across our global value chain, the programme will provide you with the opportunity to bring your finance and business understanding into play to make a difference to patients and society and put you on an accelerated learning curve.
The programme begins on the 1st of September 2027, and applications are open here from the 16th of December 2026 until the 5th of January 2027. We welcome applications from all over the world. Until then follow Novo on LinkedIn to get a better feeling of who we are and read about previous graduates’ experiences here.
Please note that we also offer our International Operations Graduate Programme.
The full-time position as a Global Finance Graduate provides you with the opportunity to experience three exciting jobs in just two years. You will work in various finance functions across our global value chain from R&D to sales, ensuring a strong financial toolbox, including knowledge of digital tools, and a holistic understanding of Novo and the pharmaceutical industry.
An example of a Global Finance graduate’s journey could look like this:
1. Group Finance, HQ: Financial planning and analysis at a consolidated level for Novo, helping drive overall resource allocation and reporting to Executive Management and externally.
2. Finance and Operations, Brazil: Working in a large sales affiliate, reporting financial and sales performance, budgeting, and preparing the launch of a new product in the market.
3. R&D Finance, HQ: Finance partnering supporting the management of investments in our future product pipeline.
Working at Novo provides the opportunity to make a significant difference to patients and society while also delivering exciting results from a business perspective.
Throughout the programme, you will gain hands-on experience in transforming data into business insights, communicating recommendations and creating measurable business impact. You will work with senior managers and build an international network of colleagues, establishing yourself as one of tomorrow’s key finance leaders at Novo.
As you embark on your life changing career at Novo, we will provide you with:
- International experience by working abroad for eight months in one of our many affiliates or regional offices, such as the USA, Colombia, Japan, a European capital or one of many other options
- Regular feedback in your rotations to ensure a steep learning curve. We do not expect you to know everything from day one, but this gives you the opportunity to learn quickly, take ownership, build strong relationships and create impact early in your career
- Accelerated personal and professional development through one-to-one sparring with a senior mentor assigned to you from day one and an extensive, custom built training programme
- A unique graduate community spanning programmes, filled with social activities and inspiring colleagues to spar with and learn from
- A competitive entry level salary
For the positions starting the 1st of September 2027, we are looking for candidates with:
- A master’s degree from 2026 or 2027 in a relevant subject, such as Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or Management Accounting, with strong academic achievements
- Relevant work experience and/or extracurricular activities
- No more than one year of full-time work experience between or after completing a master’s degree
- International experience from working, studying or volunteering
- An international mindset with an ability to adapt quickly to change and relocate internationally as part of the programme
- A genuine interest in building a career within finance and Financial Planning & Analysis, combined with curiosity about how finance supports decision making in a global pharmaceutical company
- Professional fluency in English
Global Finance graduates have diverse journeys throughout their career in Novo both in and beyond the graduate programme. See below links for specific graduate stories about their experiences as a Global Finance Graduate.
Given the competitive nature of the programme, we ask that you only apply to one track. We recommend you carefully consider which track you would like to apply for and your motivation for doing so to ensure it is most applicable to your background and interests.
Be yourself and share why Novo is the company you want to work for. What motivates you and why do you think being a graduate could be amazing. We would like to know who YOU are.
No, our corporate language is English, so speaking Danish is definitely not a requirement. There may be local language requirements for some International Operations (IO) tracks.
Yes, as long as you plan to graduate before the start of the Graduate Programme. It is also accepted if you have not received your official graduate diploma before starting in the Graduate Programme, as long as you have finished your studies and are just waiting for the official papers.
This position is designed as an entry-level role, and while many graduates join the program directly after their studies, we also consider candidates with up to one year of post-graduate experience.
Previous pharmaceutical work experience is not a requirement to apply for the programme.
For the Global tracks you will be employed by our Headquarters organisation and most of the positions will start in Denmark, except for Global Tax, where you will commence your rotations in either Denmark, US or in one of our International Operations locations globally.
For the International Operations tracks you will be employed in one of our specified hiring countries for 2027, where you will undertake your first rotation.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be offered a position in Novo, therefore full mobility and flexibility is required as the location is not pre-determined.
Our global track is open to all applicants. For our International Operations track, we invite candidates to start in China Mainland, Denmark, Brazil, Singapore and Canada. In certain hiring locations of the International Operations Finance programme, you must be legally permitted to work in that country. Please check the specific requirements in the job adverts.
